(WORD, THEMES AND PROMISES) READINGS Sept 7, 2025 – Wis 9:13-18B/ Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14, 17/ Phil 9-10, 12-17/ Lk 14:25-33 Sept 14, 2025 – Nbrs 21:4B-9/ Ps 78:1BC-2. 34-35, 36-37, 38/ Phil 2:6-11/ Jn 3:13-17 Sept 21, 2025 – Am 8:4-7/ Ps 113:1-2, 4-6, 7-8/ 1 Tim 2:1-8/ Lk 16:1-13 Sept 28, 2025 – Am 6:1A, 4-7/ Ps 146:7, 8-9, 9-10/ 1 Tim 6:11-16/ Lk 16:19-31 COMMUNITY WORD True followers of Christ live a life of love, self-sacrifice, and righteousness. ORDER “…come after me…be my disciple.” (Lk 14:27) PROPHECIES Transform your heart with My merciful love and lead others to forgiveness, peace, and eternal life.Stay faithful and put your complete trust in Me. DIRECTIONS Let the word of God dwell richly in your heart, nurtured to faithfully serve in community.Offer your burdens, struggles and sacrifices to God through fervent prayers.Strengthen your charity and mission works for the needy and marginalized.Honor our Blessed Mother by praying the Holy Rosary daily. THEMES AND PROMISES Week#1 (23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time) Theme: We are true followers of Christ when we surrender our plans, attachments, and priorities to Him. Promise: “…the gracious care of the Lord…prosper the work of our hands.” (Ps 90:17) Week#2 (Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross) Theme: We are true followers of Christ when we believe in the saving love of His cross. Promise: “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life.” (Jn 3:16) Week#3 (25th Sunday in Ordinary Time) Theme: We are true followers of Christ when we are prudent and faithful stewards of God’s gifts. Promise: “The person who is trustworthy in very small matters is also trustworthy in great ones.” (Lk 16:10a) Week#4 (26th Sunday in Ordinary Time) Theme: We are true followers of Christ when we care for the poor and embrace God’s call to mercy. Promise: “Blessed is he who keeps faith forever, secures justice for the oppressed, gives food to the hungry.” (Ps 146:7)
(WORD, THEMES AND PROMISES) READINGS (Cycle C, Year I) August 3 2025 – Eccl 1:2; 2:21-23/ Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14, 17/ Col 3:1-5, 9-11/ Lk 12:13-21 August 10 2025 – Wis 18:6-9/ Ps 33:1, 12, 18-19, 20-22/ Heb 11:1-2, 8-19/ Lk 12:32-48 August 17 2025 – Jer 38:4-6, 8-10/ Ps 40:2, 3, 4, 18/ Heb 12:1-4/ Lk 12:49-53 August 24 2025 – Isa 66:18-21/ Ps 117:1, 2/ Heb 12:5-7, 11-13/ Lk 3:22-30 August 31 2025 – Sir 3:17-18, 21, 29-30/ Ps 68:4-5, 6-7, 10-11/ Heb 12:18-19, 22-24A/ Lk COMMUNITY WORD Living a life for God leads us to store up heavenly treasures. ORDER “If you were raised with Christ, seek what is above…not of what is on earth.” (Col 3:1-2) PROPHECIES: Find delight in My presence and enjoy the treasures I have for you.Seek Me with all of your heart; do not worry, I am all that you need.Persevere and be prepared to overcome challenges with humility. DIRECTIONS: Share your time, talent & treasure for worthy causes and outreaches.Allow God’s word to be rooted in your heart to strengthen you.Offer your prayers to the Blessed Mother and seek for her maternal intercession.Pray for a spirit-filled 2nd Philippine Singles Inter-District Conference in September. THEMES AND PROMISES Week 1 (18th Sunday in Ordinary Time) Theme: We store up heavenly treasures when we guard against idolatry and worldly attachments. Promise: “When Christ your life appears, then you too will appear with him in glory.” (Col 3:4) Week 2 (19th Sunday in Ordinary Time) Theme: We store up heavenly treasures when we are always vigilant and faithful stewards of Christ. Promise: “Do not be afraid any longer…for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.” (Lk 12:32) Week 3 (20th Sunday in Ordinary Time) Theme: We store up heavenly treasures when we have courage to avoid sin and embrace the righteousness of Christ Promise: “The Lord heard my cry…he made firm my steps.” (Ps 40:3a, 3c) Week 4 (21st Sunday in Ordinary Time) Theme: We store up heavenly treasures when we accept our trials as the Lord’s loving discipline. Promise: “…all discipline…brings the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who are trained by it.” (Heb 12:11) Week 5 (22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time) Theme: We store up heavenly treasures when we remain humble in our ways and are mindful of the last, the least and the lost. Promise: “Humble yourself the more…and you will find favor with God.” (Sir 3:18)
(WORD, THEMES AND PROMISES) READINGS (Cycle C, Year I) July 7 – Is 66:10-14/ Ps 66:1-7, 16, 20/ Gal 6:14-18 /Lk 10:1-12, 17-20 July 14 – Dt 30:10-14/ Ps 69:14, 17, 30, 31, 34, 36, 37/ Col 1:15-20 /Lk 10:25-37 July 21- Gn 18:1-10/ Ps 15:2-5/ Col 1:24-28/ Lk 10:38-42 July 28 – Gn 18:20-32/ Ps 138:1-3, 6-8/ Col 2:12-14/ Lk 11:1-13 COMMUNITY WORD Proclaimers of the Good News are witnesses of the Kingdom of God. ORDER “The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.” (Lk 10:2) PROPHECIES: Go wherever I lead you; do not fear, I will be with you.Be the manifestation of My love and mercy; serve one another out of love. DIRECTIONS: Invite new members by sharing the Good News; reach out to inactive members.Serve in the mission outreaches with love and compassion.Be persistent in your daily prayers and be closely in love with Jesus.Encourage young community members to influence family and friends to know and serve Jesus. THEMES AND PROMISES Week 1 (14th Sunday in Ordinary Time) Theme: We are proclaimers and witnesses of God’s Kingdom when we spread the Gospel of Christ to everyone. Promise: “…your heart shall rejoice…the Lord’s power shall be known to his servants.” (Is 66:14) Week 2 (15th Sunday in Ordinary Time) Theme: We are proclaimers and witnesses of God’s Kingdom when we show compassion and kindness to the helpless. Promise: “The Lord hears the poor, and his own who are in bonds, he spurns not.” (Ps. 69:34) Week 3 (16th Sunday in Ordinary Time) Theme: We are proclaimers and witnesses of God’s Kingdom when we listen to Jesus and act on His teachings. Promise: “It is Christ in you, the hope for glory.” (Col 1:27b) Week 4 (17th Sunday in Ordinary Time) Theme: We are proclaimers and witnesses of God’s Kingdom when we persevere in prayer and receive the gifts of the Spirit. Promise: “For everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks, finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.” (Lk 11:10)
